4531 N. Clark proposal from Platinum Homes (360 Design Studio)A demolition permit in May tipped us off that something was happening, but Ald. Clay's mostly dormant development page was just updated with a pleasant surprise - a proposal from Platinum Homes (the developer of the recently completed 4713 N. Clark).  The site spans two one story buildings (4525 -4531 N. Clark) that have been for sale on and off for over five years. Only one of the buildings is in use. Platinum Homes is proposing 9 for-sale condo units all of which would be 3 bedroom. The building would have two retail storefronts as [...]

The northern part of Uptown hasn't had a neighborhood pizza option since Pie Hole closed in 2014, and the recent closure of Fat Chris' Pizza eliminated another option on the Andersonville-Uptown border. A little further north, Calo, Great Lake, Pizza Lobo and Primo provide local variety, but the northern Uptown-Andersonville area has only Jet's. The current "pizza desert" will change soon, as rumors of a new pizza place from the owner of Kanin have transitioned into reality.Kiko's Pizza / InstagramPer Instagram and building permits filed with the city, Kiko's Pizza will open in the spot formerly occupied by Hot 'G' Dog at 5009 N. Clark. [Eds: we were [...]